Kleberson has warned Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans against signing for Manchester United, insisting it is a "big risk."
28.01.2022 - 20:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
House of Fraser is to stay in the iconic Kendals building as the owner says a huge refurb will not start for at least another year, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
Investec, an international banking giant, put forward plans to turn the beloved Grade-II listed building on Deansgate into offices which were approved last summer.
The ambitious project includes building a central atrium, creating new entrances at the rear, replacing the distinctive glass blocks to allow more light in, and adding a roof extension.
The work is expected to take three years and will also see the demolition of the King Street West multi-storey car park and adjoining Fraser building to be replaced by a 14-storey office block and extended public realm.
In a press release issued last February, Investec said it expected work to start at the beginning of 2022.
But as of this month, all of the retailers effected by the scheme, including House of Fraser, remain open.
Andrew Webster, Development Manager for Investec, told the M.E.N the refurb plans are still going ahead but that House of Fraser will stay as a tenant for now on a rolling six-month lease.
"It would be pointless having an empty building, that wouldn't be good for Manchester," he said.
Asked when the refurb is now expected to start, Mr Webster said: "We're hoping in the next year or so, but it's a large scheme to put together.
"There are pressures on construction... we've got to work this through and we're doing that.
Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter
You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here
"We're talking to several tier one contractors who are interested in the scheme and would like to get
Kleberson has warned Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans against signing for Manchester United, insisting it is a "big risk."
Future Islands have returned today (February 16) with a brand new track – listen to the groove-led ‘King Of Sweden’ below.The new song follows the standalone track ‘Peach’, which the band released last summer and was their first original track since their sixth album, ‘As Long As You Are’, came out in 2020.It’s not clear yet whether ‘King Of Sweden’ and ‘Peach’ are tasters of the band’s seventh studio album, which they confirmed in 2021 they had already started work on.For now, listen to ‘King Of Sweden’ below.Next week (February 21), Future Islands are set to head out on an extensive UK and European headline tour, their first since 2018.See the full list of dates, which include a show at London’s Alexandra Palace, below.FEBRUARY 202221 – Helsinki, The House Of Culture23 – Stockholm, Annexet24 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene26 – Copenhagen, VegaMARCH 20221 – Berlin, Columbiahalle2 – Warsaw, Palladium Warszawa4 – Munich, TonHalle5 – Zagreb, Tvornica Kulture6 – Milan, Fabrique8 – Barcelona, Razzmatazz9 – Madrid, La Riviera10 – Lisbon, Camp Pequeno12 – Nimes, La Paloma13 – Paris, Olympia15 – Utrecht, Ronda17 – Frankfurt, Batschkapp19 – Lille, Aeronef20 – Antwerp, De Roma21 – Cologne, E-Werk23 – Manchester, Academy25 – London, Alexandra Palace27 – Belfast, Ulster Hall28 – Dublin, Vicar Street31 – Newcastle, Northumbria SU InstituteAPRIL 20221 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall2 – Glasgow, O2 Academy Reviewing Future Islands’ new album ‘As Long As You Are’, NME wrote: “‘As Long As You Are’ maybe an unexpected handbrake turn for Future Islands and it may not be as hit-laden as its predecessor, but it’s a refreshing record in its own right and one that throws up plenty of existential quandaries.”
Jack Grealish and Sasha Atwood have seemed to prove their relationship is back on track with sweet Valentine’s posts after they faced split rumours last year.The England footballer, 26, and his childhood sweetheart Sasha, 25, were faced with break-up rumours last year but seem to have put the stressful time behind them as they posted several cute posts to celebrate their relationship on Valentine’s Day. Posting to his Instagram Story, in one photo Jack can be seen planting a kiss on Sasha’s cheek.
Dancing On Ice fan favourite Bez opened up about the time he was almost killed after being caught in the middle of a drug row.
Big Thief have shared an immersive new studio video for their new track ‘Red Moon’ – check it out below.The track appears on the band’s 20-song new album ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’, which was released yesterday (February 11) via 4AD.The video, which sees Big Thief perform alongside Mat Davidson of the band Twain on fiddle, was shot by vocalist Adrianne Lenker’s brother Noah at Scott McMicken’s home studio in Tuscon, Arizona. It was one of four locations in which the band recorded the new album.The live take captured in the video is also the version that makes the final edit on the album.Check it out below.Reviewing ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’, NME wrote: “There’s a certain looseness that suits Big Thief well across the whole record.
Fleet Foxes have announced details of a 2022 world tour, which includes new UK dates – see the band’s full schedule below.The band’s new run of shows, which take them from late June until September, come on the back of their 2020 album ‘Shore’.The shows begin in Salt Lake City on June 27, with North American dates running until mid-August, where they play the Forest Hills Stadium in New York.Robin Pecknold and co. then travel to London for a show at All Points East in support of The National before they play four more UK shows in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester and as a headliner of End Of The Road.The tour then heads to mainland Europe, wrapping up with a Berlin show on September 11.Watch a trailer for the tour and see the full schedule below.
Alt-J have shared a dreamy new single today (February 7) – listen to ‘The Actor’.It’s the final song to be released from the band’s forthcoming album ‘The Dream’, which arrives this Friday (February 11) via Infectious Music/BMG. It’s available to pre-order now.Describing the inspiration behind ‘The Actor’, the group said: “Hollywood, 1982.
For two weeks only, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat is showing at the Manchester Opera House for just two weeks, from Monday, March 21 to Saturday, April 2, 2022.
New Order to release a second collaborative line.The Manchester sports brand has joined forces with the Manchester-based band for new items that celebrate the synth-pop legends’ influence on uniting indie, dance and football fans in the early ’90s.A football shirt featuring Umbro’s iconic all-over jacquard pattern is included, which features an England ’90 woven tape along the sleeves. The £50 football shirt is emblazoned with an Umbro logo as well as the New Order logo.There is also a ‘World In Motion’ globes motif on the chest, referencing the fact that New Order’s song, ‘World In Motion’, was often sung by English fans at the 1990 World Cup.Also available is a New Order training-top (priced at £55), a New Order Celebration Jacket (£65) and a New Order Bobble Beanie (£20).
CCTV captured the dramatic moment a van ploughed into the front of a home.
More than 50 mobile phones have been seized and forensically examined by detectives investigating a double murder at a Moss Side street party, police have revealed.
These dramatic picture show the wreckage left behind after a van ploughed into the front of a home.
A power cut on Portland Street has affected a number of businesses operating in the city centre this morning.
A woman says her family were left terrified after officers from Counter Terrorism and GMP investigating the Texas hostage siege were seconds away from raiding the wrong house.
Newcastle United are in talks to bring in Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson on loan until the end of the season.
Manchester City, despite their spending spree in the last 13 years, are not big fans of the January transfer window.